Apple Inc. (AAPL)vsAehr Test Systems (AEHR)
AAPL
Apple Inc.
$332.27
+1.75%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $4.85T
AEHR
Aehr Test Systems
$94.69
+0.94%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $3.06B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Apple Inc. generates 933527% more annual revenue ($466.82B vs $50.00M). AAPL leads profitability with a 27.6% profit margin vs -14.2%. AEHR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.90. AAPL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
AAPL
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
AEHR
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 120 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 32.6%
Generating 31.9B in free cash flow
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
16.4% revenue growth
Revenue surging 33.7% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 45.1x book value
Trading at 14.0x book value
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -8.2% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 87.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AAPL
The strongest argument for AAPL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.6% and operating margin at 32.6%. Revenue growth of 16.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : AEHR
The strongest argument for AEHR centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 33.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.90 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : AAPL
The primary concerns for AAPL are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : AEHR
The primary concerns for AEHR are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AAPL profiles as a growth stock while AEHR is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
AEHR carries more volatility with a beta of 3.07 — expect wider price swings.
AEHR is growing revenue faster at 33.7% — sustainability is the question.
AAPL generates stronger free cash flow (31.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AAPL scores higher overall (67/100 vs 38/100), backed by strong 27.6% margins and 16.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Apple Inc.
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company that specializes in consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. Apple is the world's largest technology company by revenue (totalling $274.5 billion in 2020) and, since January 2021, the world's most valuable company. As of 2021, Apple is the world's fourth-largest PC vendor by unit sales, and fourth-largest smartphone manufacturer. It is one of the Big Five American information technology companies, along with Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Facebook.
Visit Website →Aehr Test Systems
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS · USA
Aehr Test Systems primarily designs, designs, manufactures and sells test and burn equipment for use in the semiconductor industry in the United States, Asia and Europe. The company is headquartered in Fremont, California.
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